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Major anti-fraud measures launched by regulator
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/04/2026
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced a sweeping set of five measures aimed at curbing illicit "grey capital", dismantling mule account networks, and stopping increasingly sophisticated investment scams.
Bangkok Life takes more defensive approach
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/03/2026
» Bangkok Life Assurance (BLA) is reassessing its business outlook and adopting a more defensive strategy to navigate rising uncertainty as escalating tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple through the global economy and Thailand's financial sector.
Middle East war results in uneven impact across sectors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/03/2026
» The ongoing Middle East conflict is emerging as a key risk to Thailand's equity market, but its impact on corporate earnings is uneven, creating both winners and losers across sectors, according to Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Investors turn to crypto and tokenised gold
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/03/2026
» Global investors are increasingly allocating part of their portfolios to both Bitcoin and gold, while the trading of tokenised gold on blockchain platforms is expanding rapidly amid rising geopolitical uncertainty, says digital asset platform Bitazza Thailand.
Viriyah targets 4% premium growth in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/03/2026
» Viriyah Insurance aims to grow its direct written premiums by 4% to 44.6 billion baht this year, positioning itself amid mounting economic uncertainty and increasingly severe natural disasters driven by climate change.
Life segment forecasts watershed year in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/02/2026
» Thailand's life insurance industry is on track for a milestone year, with total premiums for both life and non-life projected to exceed 1 trillion baht for the first time, driven by strong growth in health and critical illness coverage despite lingering economic headwinds.
Infrastructure key for Thai growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/02/2026
» Short-term economic stimulus measures introduced by the next government are expected to provide temporary relief, though sustainable growth will depend on continued infrastructure investment and policies that encourage long-term savings, says InnovestX Securities.
Thai bourse seeks to jump-start growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/12/2025
» As global markets turn increasingly competitive and the Thai bourse continues to underperform, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is pushing forward one of its most ambitious reform programmes.
XPG projects B1.1bn revenue this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/11/2025
» SET-listed XSpring Capital (XPG) is targeting 1.1 billion baht in revenue and 150 million baht in net profit for 2025, driven by its non-performing loan (NPL) management, expanding digital asset portfolio and strong lending growth.
Asian stocks track bank-led losses on Wall Street
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/10/2025
» RECAP: Asian stocks tracked losses on Wall Street yesterday, as worries about credit quality led to a rout in US regional banking shares. Concerns about trade tensions, a possible tech bubble and the US government shutdown also persisted.